Loki let out a shuddering sigh when the first string was cut. It hurt, it hurt almost as much as when they were put in, but the fact that they were coming out was...

Well, when he came to his senses more he would say it was demoralizing, having a mortal take pity on him like that. In the moment the only thing he could feel was relief.

When the last was severed a shudder escaped from his lips as they parted for the first time. Quietly, and despite the bit of blood that began flowing because of the movement, he whispered

"Thank you."